The Eastern Conference playoff race is heating up as the top three teams separate themselves from the rest of the pack. There’s a real battle happening at the back end of the playoff picture as well between the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. In a week that saw teams get hot, teams go
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NBA Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton believes LeBron James is a “better all-around player” than Michael Jordan but argues against comparisons in the first place. It’s a question that sparks debate and endless argument: Who is better, LeBron James or Michael Jordan? The latest to weigh in is Gary Payton. “If you ask me who’s a better
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. If you think you’re tired of the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, GOAT argument, imagine being a retired NBA player. As your immediate relevancy fades, all you have is
On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan torched the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 1986 NBA playoffs, wowing the entire basketball universe. Jordan dropped a playoff-record 63 points for the Chicago Bulls against the favorited Celtics squad – and Jordan was only 23 years old. And he did it playing at Boston Garden. His performance had
It’s official: we’re entering the regular season’s endgame. Every game from here on out will have much bigger consequences, a statement even truer in 2021 than perhaps any other season thanks to the NBA’s new play-in tournament. If you’re not familiar, the play-in tournament will consist of two matchups within each conference. The seventh and
From one legend to another, Michael Jordan will do the honors of presenting Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on May 15. The late Kobe Bryant is set to receive one of basketball’s highest honors, and who better to present him than one of the greatest (arguably, the greatest)
Feb 27, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) passes in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports Sage Northcutt ’embracing’ underdog status heading into ONE on TNT 4 by Amy Kaplan Danny Green did something special for this
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Nuggets are bringing home JaVale McGee in trade with Cavaliers by Ian Levy NBA rumors: More than half the league has expressed interest in Norman Powell by Brad Berreman The Chicago Bulls appear to be done playing it slowly. They’ve engineered a huge deal to land Nikola Vucevic from the
Trading for Nikola Vucevic will help the Bulls make the playoffs this season, but they paid far too much for a veteran center who can’t protect the rim. The Bulls approached this year’s NBA Trade Deadline with a clear mandate to strengthen this year’s roster to make a playoff push. Unfortunately for fans in Chicago,
Several teams stand out as clear winners following Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The NBA trade deadline arrived Thursday afternoon and teams were busy right up until the buzzer. Arguably the biggest news was that Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry stayed put. But there were plenty of trades that did go through, and a few teams
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 27: Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 27, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms
Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans. (Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports) March Madness: We all owe Jim Boeheim, Syracuse basketball a big apology by Mike Phillips Zion Williamson is on a tear not seen since prime Shaq by Alicia de Artola One name to watch ahead of the 2021 NBA trade deadline is New Orleans Pelicans
The NBA trade deadline is one week away and several organizations are looking to make a splash before the regular season hits the home stretch. Some teams need to facilitate a deal more than others as they prepare for the postseason. Sellers will be just as active as they turn their attention to reshaping their
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Giants putting themselves in tough spot with Leonard Williams tag by Rucker Haringey NBA rumors: Cavs’ asking price may make an Andre Drummond trade hard by Ian Levy Thad Young is one of the most appealing players who could be on the market at the trade deadline. But the Bulls
The hype train for Space Jam: A New Legacy is leaving the station, and we have our first swipe at Michael Jordan’s original. We’re still over three months away from the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, but it’s never too early for the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan discourse to kick up. Naturally, with
The Chicago Bulls might be wary to part ways with Zach LaVine, but they should be open to dealing Thaddeus Young. Here are six teams that could trade for him. In a season dominated by COVID-19, NBA teams may be hesitant to shake up their rosters too much. The unprecedented variance of player performance (and
Zach LaVine, #8, Chicago Bulls, (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) WWE NXT results: Adam Cole attacks Finn Balor and Kyle O’Reilly in main event by Raphael Garcia Zach LaVine wasn’t thrilled with Josh Jackson during the Bulls’ Wednesday night contest with the Pistons. LaVine, who could be in line for his first All-Star appearance, has
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 09: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 09, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
The NBA Draft is an annual opportunity for many. It’s a hugely profound moment for young prospects, as well as front offices hoping to revitalize a franchise and establish their own reputations. For decades, most teams have understood the value of a first-round pick, and especially lottery picks. Those that didn’t – like the Isiah
Next up in Basketball Insiders’ ICYMI series – where we’re taking a look at the biggest storylines that you may have missed from around the league – is the Central Division. The Central is led by the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, two playoff teams last season that made aggressive offseason moves to improve this
This season, the All-Star game will not be played, though players will still be able to receive the honor and go down in the record books all the same. While players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and many more are surefire All-Stars, Basketball Insiders wants to give credit to some of the players that are
There’s an old saying: “if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” That saying would certainly apply to Reggie Jackson this season. Jackson, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers last season after he was bought out by the Detroit Pistons, re-upped with team on a one-year deal. A once-promising young guard that the
Regrettably, this piece came out a little bit later than usual. Usually, Basketball Insiders tries to get this out around the time the season begins, but it’s only been two weeks, give or take, so it still feels appropriate. Better late than never, right? Well… the jury’s still out in this case. Naturally, this begins
We’re only about two weeks into the season, but it’s never too early to take a look at some end-of-season awards. And this year’s Rookie of the Year award is shaping up to be an exciting one — a lot of different players have made a name for themselves early on. So, while this list
You know the Golden State Warriors are in a bad place when the Chicago Bulls broadcast is roasting them. The 2020-21 NBA season was supposed to be the Golden State Warriors‘ return to greatness. With point guard Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson returning to full health, the expectation was that the Warriors would be a
This article was an annual tradition hosted by Basketball Insiders penned by veteran Joel Brigham. Then our own Drew Maresca took the reins. This year, there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Matt John. Fasten your seatbelts. Now before I begin, I have two things to get off my chest. First, props
ALERT. ALERT. ALERT. The NBA’s 2020-21 season is scheduled to begin in less than a month. If it feels like we just crowned the 2020 NBA Champions, that’s because we did. The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 17th championship on October 11, just over a month ago. Still, the new season kicks off in less
The 25-under-25 is a celebration of the best young players in the NBA, but 25 is never enough. Here are the best players who just missed the cut. For the fourth year in a row, The Step Back is honoring the best young players in the NBA with our 25-under-25. The list is exactly that
The Chicago Bulls rebuild was behind schedule, and the organization made noteworthy changes to get it back on course. Here are the five biggest questions for the Bulls in the upcoming 2020-21 season. 1. Who is the most important player for the Chicago Bulls’ future? Coby White. The 20-year-old guard from North Carolina had a
Is Kemba Walker on his way to the Chicago Bulls? The Chicago Bulls are clearly fed up with their substandard play over the last few years, and moves like hiring Billy Donovan as the next head coach prove that they are serious about competing for a postseason spot in the wide-open Eastern Conference. While Coby
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